SCUBE Proteins in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (IPSOS)

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18-35
SponsorFondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS

About this trial

This study investigates circulating levels of SCUBE-1 and SCUBE-3 proteins in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) compared with healthy controls. Differences between normoinsulinemic and hyperinsulinemic PCOS subgroups will be evaluated, as well as correlations with clinical and metabolic parameters related to inflammation and cardiovascular risk.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Female subjects aged 18-35 years

Diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (normoinsulinemic or hyperinsulinemic)

Availability of basal hormonal evaluation and oral glucose tolerance test

Healthy women for control group

Disqualifiers

Pregnancy

History of cardiovascular disease

Diabetes mellitus or impaired glucose tolerance

Hypertension

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Blood Sample Collection for SCUBE-1 and SCUBE-3 Measurement

Treatment groups

56 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups